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Stephen Oliver Welzig (November 29, 1941 – March 5, 2008), known as Stephen Oliver, was an American actor.[1]
Biography
editBorn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oliver portrayed the character of Lee Webber in the TV series Peyton Place from 1966 to 1968. He later portrayed the character Tom Hudson in early episodes of Bracken's World (1970). He made guest appearances in such other TV series as Starsky and Hutch, CHiPs, The Streets of San Francisco, and appeared in biker movies such as Motorpsycho (1965), Angels from Hell (1968), Werewolves on Wheels (1971) and Cycle Psycho (1973). In addition, Oliver co-starred in drive-in films such as The Van (1977), and Malibu Beach (1978).
Personal life
editOliver was married three times:
- Lana Wood (1966-1966; annulled)
- Andrea Cyril (divorced)
- Anna Geirstottir (divorced)
He has one daughter, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren through first partner, which were confirmed through DNA testing.
Death
editHe died on March 5, 2008, in Big Bear City, California at the age of 66 from stomach cancer.[2][3]
Filmography
editFilm
edit- 1965 - Motorpsycho! as Brahmin
- 1968 - Angels from Hell as Speed
- 1971 - Werewolves on Wheels as Adam
- 1973 - The Bloody Slaying of Sarah Ridelander as Chelsea Miller
- 1975 - Fugitive Lovers as Blue Schuyler
- 1977 - The Van as Dugan
- 1978 - Malibu Beach as Dugan
Television
edit- 1966-1968 - Peyton Place as Lee Webber (143 episodes)
- 1972-1976 - The Streets of San Francisco as Shandy / Mark Dillon / Bret Wilson
- 1969-1970 - Bracken's World as Tom Hudson (26 episodes)
- 1970 - The Immortal as Nat King
- 1977 - Code R as Jacobson
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "OPERA America Members Portal - Stephen Oliver". apps.operaamerica.org. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "Stephen Oliver (1941-2008) - Find A Grave..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "Known for role on Peyton Place". Los Angeles Times. 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2022-01-31.